Know the exact date, most auspicious time to buy gold and silver and Lakshmi Puja:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Diwali is just around the corner and this five-day celebration begins Dhanteras From the holy festival of. This day is also called ‘Dhan Trayodashi’ and it is celebrated every year on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This day is considered very special for wealth, health and prosperity.

It is believed that on this day during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, appeared with a pot of nectar in his hand. That is why Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped on this day for good health. Also, buying gold, silver or new utensils on this day is considered very auspicious, because doing so increases the wealth of the house thirteen times.

So let us know when is Dhanteras in the year 2025, what is the auspicious time for worship and shopping and how should worship be done on this day.

Exact date and time of Dhanteras 2025

Dhanteras festival this year Saturday, October 18, 2025 Will be celebrated.

• Beginning of Trayodashi Tithi: From 18 October 2025, 01:21 pm.
• End of Trayodashi Tithi: October 19, 2025, at 12:59 pm.

Auspicious time for worship and shopping:

Dhanteras worship is always done during Pradosh Kaal, i.e. after sunset, which is considered most auspicious.

• Auspicious time of worship (Pradosh Kaal): From 05:47 pm to 08:20 pm.
• Vrishabha period (fixed ascendant, best for worship): From 06:40 pm to 08:37 pm.

During this auspicious time, you can worship Lakshmi-Ganesh, Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari and also buy gold, silver or other items.

Simple worship method of Dhanteras

1. Preparation: Take bath in the evening during Pradosh period and wear clean clothes. Spread a red or yellow cloth on a post in the north-east corner of the house.
2. Establishment: Install the idol or picture of Lord Dhanvantari, Mata Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the post. Also meditate on Lord Kuber. If you have bought any new item (gold, silver, utensils), then keep it at the worship place.
3. Pooja begins: First of all meditate on Lord Ganesha. Then bathe Lord Dhanvantari with Panchamrit and offer him Roli, sandalwood, flowers and Akshat.
4. Lakshmi-Ganesh worship: After this worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Offer them flowers, fruits, sweets and toys.
5. Perform Aarti: Light a ghee lamp and perform aarti of all the gods and goddesses.

Don’t forget to light the lamp of Yama

It is considered very important to light a lamp in the name of Yamraj on the evening of Dhanteras. This lamp is kept outside the house, at the main entrance, facing south. It is believed that by doing this the fear of untimely death coming to the family members is averted.

• Make a four-sided lamp (with four lights) of dough.
• Add mustard oil in it and light all four lights.
• Place it at the main entrance of the house praying for the long life and good health of the family.